rsmwrangler

i have an RE 2.5 lift, and i'm kind of curious about the rear sway bar angle, i do have the rear sway bar links that were included in the kit installed, and as for the front, i have the TF disconnect links, which seem to be the same length as the factory rear sway bar links i removed.

The front sway bar angle looks ok to me, although i disconnect when o go offroad unless i'm simply doing a fire road.
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But the rear i think is hanging a little low ?? i didn't pay attention to the stock angle, so i have no idea if this looks right.

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The factory rear sway bar links measure 8 3/4 eye to eye more or less, same as the TF Disconnect links,
The RE sway bar link measure 9 1/2", should the sway bar link be longer ?

RE rear links installed vs factory

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jadmt

rear swaybar should be -5-0 degrees so yes looks like they are short. Your fronts should be 0 degrees +/- 5degrees.

rsmwrangler

Thanks a lot, i'll change those rear links soon.
I'll try the Rubicon Express 1157 links, 11.5" long.

kjeeper10

I prefer +5° to +10° front and -5° rear.

TheDirtman

It really does not matter on the rear. They are a bit short but that is due to the axle rotation you have which lowers the lower links. I would be more concerned about the pinion angle and those bowed coils.
It is best to have any link that pivots along an arch to be as flat as possible.

rsmwrangler

How do i fix the bowed coils ? I didn't know the coils were looking like this until you pointed out. and is the axle rotation you're referring related to the bowed coils ?

rsmwrangler

Probably why it seems my rear axel seems shifted a little towards the front at full stuff?
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TheDirtman

When you lift the axle rotates and shifts forward if you use the factory arms. This throws all the brackets out of alignment. The coil perches are no longer flat which causes them to bow. The best way to fix it is to cut the perches off and rotate them back to the top so they are flat and them weld them back on. JKS also makes a bolt on perch that you can use to replace the perches if welding is not an option for you. Some will recommend using wedges but I won't recommend them.

I would also check your pinion angle before adjusting brackets so you have that set correctly.

rsmwrangler

Wouldn't i be able to fix this with adjustable rear LCA's rather than relocating the perches ?

Invest2m4

But then you are rotating the pinion down a lot. The pinion with a stock drive shaft should be at the same angle as the t-case (not pointing at it, but parallel). I think it is around 7 degrees. Once that is set, look at your coil bow. If still bad, you have a few choices. Try coil wedges (not a fan as they increase lift), you can weld new perches on, or there are bolt on perches if you can't weld. I vote weld new ones on.